Associate Director, Corporate Accounts - Food and Beverage (Dairy)

0128 DIVERSEY INC; Arkansas; Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

401(k) with matching

Job summary

Solenis is seeking an Associate Director, Corporate Accounts - Food and Beverage to drive national sales and strategic partnerships within the Dairy sector. You will lead executive‑level engagements and align our cleaning and sanitation solutions to complex food operations.

This role emphasizes cross‑functional collaboration, industry leadership, and delivering value‑added programs, with a compensation range and discretionary bonuses. Hybrid work options may apply depending on location.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in the food or beverage Dairy industry.
• Strong technical background with a deep understanding of food plant operations.
• Preferred degree in biology, chemistry, microbiology, or food science.
• Proven ability to engage, influence, and close deals with executive‑level stakeholders.
• Physical ability to navigate food production environments (including stair climbing and occasional lifting under 50 lbs).

Responsibilities

• Drive sales of cleaning and sanitation solutions to national food processing customers.
• Build and maintain relationships with key executives at customer organizations.
• Understand complex food industry operations and align Solenis products to customer needs.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver value‑added solutions and strategic account planning.
• Represent the business at industry events and conferences.

Skills

Executive stakeholder engagement

Food industry expertise

Deal closing

Technical dairy operations

Education

Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, or Food Science

Job description

Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. The company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state‑of‑the‑art monitoring, control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 78 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over ~23000 professionals in >160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree. For additional information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com or follow us on social media.

Who you Are

Diversey is seeking a Associate Director, Corporate Accounts - Food and Beverage to join our Industrial business, supporting the Dairy sector. This role is critical in driving growth through strategic partnerships with some of the largest names in the food industry. You’ll be responsible for selling our portfolio of cleaning and sanitation solutions to high-level decision-makers across North America. This is a role with strategic impact, directly influencing our business outcomes and brand reputation in the food and beverage processing space.

What You’ll Do

• Drive sales of cleaning and sanitation solutions to national food processing customers
• Build and maintain relationships with key executives at customer organizations
• Understand complex food industry operations and align Solenis products to customer needs
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver value‑added solutions and strategic account planning
• Represent the business at industry events and conferences

What You’ll Bring

• 10–15 years of experience in the food or beverage Dairy industry
• Strong technical background with a deep understanding of food plant operations
• Preferred degree in biology, chemistry, microbiology, or food science
• Proven ability to engage, influence, and close deals with executive‑level stakeholders
• Physical ability to navigate food production environments (including stair climbing and occasional lifting under 50 lbs)

Perks!

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision, available day one 401(k) with 4% matching
• Paid time off and sick time
• Robust company culture
• Learning and development opportunities

The expected compensation range for this position is between $117,510.00 and $172,337.00 plus discretionary bonuses.

Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affiant, including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / Disabled.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Solenis is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.